Tis the season for holiday events! Whether you’re looking for Christmas parades, light displays, or places to see Santa (Santa… I know him!), you’ve come to the right place! Have an event that you would like to add? Email Chelsea at Chelsea@ktts.com
An Old Time Christmas At Silver Dollar City
Now-January 4th
Celebrate Christmas at America’s #1 Theme Park featuring over 6.5 million lights, Broadway-style shows, handcrafted gifts, homestyle feasts, and the NEW Grand fir in the plaza!
Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland
Now-December 24th
Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield! Get a free photo with Santa, and enjoy all the free activities you can do with kids around Santa’s Workshop! There will also be free weekday giveaways, including wooden ornaments, colorable frames, and more!
Sea of Lights Enchanted Christmas
Now-January 31
Dive into the magic of Sea of Lights Enchanted Christmas at Wonders of Wildlife! Immerse yourself in dazzling holiday journey filled with brilliant lights, festive sounds, and interactive multimedia projections that transform the entire aquarium into a glowing conservation wonderland! Entry is included with general admission and memberships.
Christmas Ice Skating at Cassidy Station
Nov 13th-Dec 31st
Glide into the holiday spirit at Cassidy Station’s Ice Skating Rink! Enjoy a magical 3o-minute skate session (skates included) for $12. Ages 6+ are able to participate in ice skating. Create cherished memories with family and friends while finding gifts in their shops!
Nov 21st-Nov 23rd
Branson Market Days-Holiday Market is coming your way November 21st-23rd at the downtown Branson convention Center for a 3-day trendy craft show filled with amazing holiday find! There will be over 250 booths filled with curated boutiques, handmade items, vintage finds, yummy treats and drinks! Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the event. Children 12 & under are free.
November 22nd
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Springfield at the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting in Park Central Square Saturday, November 22nd! Gather around Springfield’s magnificent 48-foot holiday tree, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in their cozy Christmas tree house, and enjoy performances by local artists both live and on the jumbo screen from 5:45-8:30pm. Don’t miss the new Route 66 Merry Market, enjoy a reading of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas by the Mayor, selfies with Santa, free cookies and hot chocolate, and free ice skating at Brightspeed Ice Park from 5-8:30pm!
Nov 28th-Dec 28th
Bring the whole family to walk Gardens Aglow, a botanical-themed light festival in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden! Stroll through a dazzling winder wonderland with more than 225,000 festive lights! Tickets are $4-$8.
Dec 5th-6th
Springfield’s biggest holiday market is almost here! The 2nd annual 417 Christmas Market will be at the Springfield Expo Center December 5th-6th! There will be free Santa Meet & Greets, Free bounce houses for kids, 200+ local vendors with gifts, crafts, boutiques and holiday decor, delicious food trucks and more! Admission is $5 for adults, kids 12 & under are free!
December 6th
Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday at Gray/Campbell Farmstead, in Nathanael Green/Close Memorial Park. Enjoy crafts, cookies and cocoa, decorate the tree, and take your photo with Santa. Later, stop by the Bazaar to shop for handmade holiday gifts from 5-8pm!
Fair Grove’s 2nd Annual Main Street Christmas
December 6th
Please No Santa’s as there is already a Santa Float sponsored by the Aurora Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
